Autor: Alexandra Pehlken

The Dilemma of Compressed Air and Leaks

The Dilemma of Compressed Air and Leaks

Lisa Dawel, Alexandra Pehlken
Due to the sharp rise in energy prices, compressed air, or compressor performance and its power consumption, are once again in the foreground as part of energy management. Due to the fact, that compressed air often escapes via leaks and these are difficult to localize or measure, a niche topic is becoming very noteworthy again. Automated leak detection can determine the need for repairs and help increase energy efficiency. It is important that not only leaks are detected, but that the extent of the leaks can also be quantified. A cost-effective method of detecting leaks is energy monitoring of the air compressor. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the energy data means that you can react quickly.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 39 | 2023 | Edition 2 | Pages 33-35 | DOI 10.30844/IM_23-2_33-35
Sustainability in SME through Digitalization

Sustainability in SME through Digitalization

SME Use Cases for Improving Sustainability with Digital Technologies
Henry Ekwaro-Osire, Stefan Wiesner, Dennis Bode, Alexandra Pehlken
The impact of rapid technological change in a competitive global market is reaching small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) at an increasing rate; digitalization increases the interconnectedness among manufacturers, products and customers. Within this context, SME need to improve both their business processes and their technological capabilities in order to achieve internal and external sustainability goals, to be successful in the marketplace and to meet customer needs. This article discusses the opportunities of digitalization to improve sustainability by presenting two use cases from SME.
Industrie 4.0 Management | Volume 39 | 2023 | Edition 2 | Pages 36-40